Licensing Information

Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

The Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission grants and renews licenses to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity and competence to transact the business of broker, salesperson, cemetery broker, cemetery salesperson, campground membership salesperson, time-share salesperson, builder-owner salesperson or rental listing referral agent, in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public.

Among its other functions, the Commission administers and enforces the laws of the commonwealth relating to real estate activities for which licensing is required; activities involving cemeteries, cemetery companies and promotional property for which registration is required; and campground membership activity for which licensing is required.

The Commission establishes requirements for continuing education to be met by licensed real estate brokers and salespersons as a condition of license renewal. Any school that offers instructions in real estate must obtain the Commission’s approval and follow the rules and regulations of the Commission.

License Renewal

The Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission grants and renews real estate licenses in Pennsylvania. License cycles end on May 31 of even-numbered years.

Real estate licensees must meet specific continuing education requirements to renew their license.